News in brief around Oakland County

A program about the work of a zookeeper and behind-the-scenes with zoo animals will be provided by the Clarkston United Methodist Church Speakers’ Committee 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Clarkston Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road. Zookeeper Gretchen Pitser, Clarkston High School and Michigan State University graduate will show pictures of the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana. Participants are invited for a hot dog supper. There is no charge, but an offering for animal conservation will be taken. For reservations call 248-625-1611.

— Staff writer Kathy Blake

PONTIAC

Spotlight for a Cure, is hosting a fundraiser for Huntington’s Disease with doors opening at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 8 at Lafayette Grande Ballroon, 1 Lafayette Street, Pontiac. Tickets are $20 for advance, $25 at the door, all tickets include appetizers. For tickets, call 586-822-1730, 586-530-6762 or visit www.hdsa.org/events/12655/details.html

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HOLLY

The Detroit Model Railroad Club is coming to Holly from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9, at Detroit Union Model Railroad club, 104 North Saginaw, Holly. Admission is $4 for adults, $3/seniors, $2 for ages 5-18. For more information, visit dmrrc.org or call 248-634-5811.

ROCHESTER HILLS

Avondale School District is hosting a fundrasier for Blessings in a Backpack from 2 - 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at Classic Lanes, 2145 Avon Industrial Dr, Rochester Hills, costing $20 for three hours of bowling which includes pizza and pop. Raffle tickets will be sold - 24 tickets for $20 and you pick what you want your ticket to bid on and many items to chose from.

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Symposium set on Islam

Muslims will hold a symposium on Prophet Muhammad from 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, March 6 at Wayne State University, Historic St. Andrews Hall, 5105 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit. Media will have the opportunity to take footage of the event and interview organizers and invited guests including city council members, congressional staff, professors, and interfaith leaders.

— Compiled by Pamela Smith

LIVONIA

Michigan made: Art, Craft, Décor, Gifts, Hats, Jewelry, Shirts & more is hosting Saturday Super Sale, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 8 at Laurel Park Place Mall, 37700 West 6 Mile Road, Livonia. This event also supports the entrepreneurial spirit of people with disabilities in our community. Everyone is invited to shop or sell their products. Judson Center, a non-profit agency that provides foster care and adoption services to children is an exhibitor. More than 200 local agencies, businesses and care providers that assist people with disabilities and veterans have been invited. The event features hand-crafted items, restaurant gift card giveaways and a Singles Mingle, 3 to 5 p.m. in the food court. For more information or to rent a table, call Karen at 248-599-2461 or www.MichiganArtsCraftsShow.com.